This is why peculiar white markings have appeared all over Coventry city centre

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You've probably noticed them if you've been walking through the city centre



Anyone who has walked through Coventry city centre will have noticed the heavy redevelopment that is taking place.

It is all part of the City Centre South multi-million pound regeneration scheme, which is set to transform Hertford Street, Bull Yard, Shelton Square and City Arcade.

However, if you've made your way through all the building work recently, chances are you've seen multiple white markings on the pavement.

For those wondering what they mean, Coventry City Council has revealed all.

The white markings have been used to mark temporary surfacing patches in the city centre, so that people with dementia know they are safe to walk over.

In a tweet, Coventry City Council said: "You might have seen some white paint over the temporary patches of Tarmac in the city centre. Without paint, Tarmac can look like holes to people with dementia and be confusing, so we're working with Eurovia contracting to paint them white to make it clear it's safe to walk over."

Speaking to CoventryLive, the council added that the patches that are dotted around the city centre area are just temporary and will be paved over as soon as possible.

Eurovia staff, who are carrying out the work, also have dementia friendly stickers on their hats to signpost that they are there to help.